Episode 5 of your BIM/VDC sees our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sit down with Chad Holbrook the Director of VDC for W.E O'Niel in Chicago.   Chad graduated with a degree in Computer Graphics from Purdue and was one of the first to beta test Revit.    With 12+ years in BIM/VDC with the likes of Kitchel, Mortenson, Barton Malow and now W.E O'Niel this is a great insight into current VDC challenges and what the future holds for construction.    Great episode that I hope you enjoy.   Sponsor:  Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/                  Advancing Preconstruction - https://bit.ly/3hLAJ8X  Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction Preconstruction  Facilities Management  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  W.E O'Niel  Charlotte, NC  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Chad Holbrook  Gareth McGlynn

This week Gareth McGlynn caught up with Andy Mair the Healthcare Project Manager who worked 12 years with Jacobsen in Salt Lake City before making the transition to Dallas, TX with DPR's Healthcare division.    Having nearly become a FBI agent, Andy decided to study Construction Management at BYU and follow his father into the construction world.    Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    Enjoy!   Jacobsen Construction  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating Construction  Preconstruction Building Information  Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  DPR  Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Andy Mair  Gareth McGlynn

Preconstruction Podcast host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Darrell Torres the Preconstruction Executive from Denver, CO who is leading the charge for Clark Construction across the West coast. Darrell discusses how his non traditional entry into the construction market saw him utilise his skills with Data, organising teams of people and being able to communicate and build relationships easily. Not to mention the importance and place technology has within construction. A big thank you to our main sponsor Beck Technology, please visit their website at https://beck-technology.com/ Also would like to thank our new partner the Advancing Preconstruction Conference, which is taking place in Las Vegas from November 3rd until November 6th - if you have not purchased your ticket please click this link and use the code: PODCAST to receive 10% discount Please if you enjoy this episode and like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues. If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com Enjoy! Advancing Preconstruction Estimator Estimating Construction Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Darrell Torres Beck Technology Gareth McGlynn

This is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and the Digital Fabrication guru Noni Pittenger.      Noni is an area of construction that was a little unkown to us here at Niche but after this zoom interview its opened up a whole new world.    Noni describes how her background in Architecture along with her problem solving skills has guided her into the innovative world of digital construction using robotics.    Working with great companies like CW Keller, WeWork, Autodesk, Tesla and her new role with NewCo.    Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com  Enjoy!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Noni Pittenger  Gareth McGlynn  Robotics in Construction

This the third episode of our BIM / VDC Series on The Preconstruction Podcast, we were delighted to speak with Jacob D'Albora a leading BIM Director with a focus on Facilities Management at McVeigh & Mangum in Charlotte, NC. Jacob was headhunted to start up this division within McVeigh & Mangum and talks about his journey to this point, along with the challenges he faced and still faces across Construction. Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers. If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594. Estimator Estimating Construction Facility Management Services Preconstruction Building Information Modeling BIM VDC Virtual Design Construction Commercial Construction Preconstruction Managers Design & Build Charlotte, NC BIM Guru Niche Specialist Staffing Partners Niche SSP Jacob D'Albora Gareth McGlynn

The future of pre-construction is being built by ConCntric - https://concntric.io/  Another great interview between our Managing Director - Gareth McGlynn and Steve Dell'Orto the Founder & CEO of ConCntric a Pre-Construction platform to unify all of the data, cost decisions, value engineering forecasts and program changes that create the parameters for success in construction projects.    Steve goes into detail how ConCntric will revolutionise collaboration between Owner, Architect and General Contractor.    Enjoy this episode and please like and share it on your preferred social media platform.    If you have any questions about ConCntric please feel free to reach out to Steve Dell'Orto on LinkedIn via: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedell... Enjoy!   ConCntric  Preconstruction Technology  Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Clark Construction  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Steve Dell'Orto  Gareth McGlynn

As part of the Expat series our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with Matt Highland a Senior Cost Manager with Cummings Corporation in Denver Colorado.    Matt moved to the US after graduating with a degree in Construction Management from University of Newcastle in Australia.    Matt discussed everything from the stressful Visa application/Interview, the difficulties in emigrating to the US, the challenges and differences with construction in the US and of course how much fun he is having in Denver Colorado.    Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.    If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.  Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Australian Construction in the US  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Denver, CO  Aussies in the US  Aussies in Denver, CO  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn  Matt Highland The Preconstruction Podcast

As part of the BIM/VDC Series of podcasts, our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn spoke to Tim Riefenberg the BIM Manager with The Beck Group in Atlanta, GA.    Working for an integrated general contractor Tim discusses leading the way with Technology models on the Phipps Plaza project in Atlanta, GA.   Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/   Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  The Beck Group Beck Technology  Gareth McGlynn  Tim Riefenberg

Our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn sat down with a young up and coming Preconstruction Engineer Daniel Lemack to discuss his career so far and what its like trying to climb the ladder as a talented engineer.   Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.   If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com   Enjoy!   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  Preconstruction Manager BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction  Waste Water projects  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Orlando, FL  Florida  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Daniel Kemack  Gareth McGlynn

This is another great interview between Gareth McGlynn our Managing Director and Martin Walsh current VP of Development with Sonic Automotive and former Vice President of Balfour Beatty.    They discuss everything from Martin's education in Galway to his first job on a major historical renovation project in London, to making the transition to the US.  Followed by his journey to becoming a VP at Sonic in Charlotte, NC.   Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.    If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.   Estimator  Estimating  Construction  Preconstruction  Building Information Modeling  BIM  VDC  Virtual Design Construction   Commercial Construction   Irish Construction in the US  Estimators   Preconstruction Managers  Design & Build  Charlotte, NC  Irish in the US  Irish in Charlotte, NC  Niche Specialist Staffing Partners  Niche SSP  Gareth McGlynn  Martin Walsh